Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including Rivers Assembly’s accusations against Governor Fubara, Obasanjo’s criticism of traditional rulers, a major NDLEA drug bust, and security operations targeting bandits and kidnappers.
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1. Rivers Assembly accuses Fubara of frustrating Supreme Court judgment
The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of failing to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling, particularly the directive to re-present the 2025 budget. Lawmakers urged the public to demand due process from the governor.
2. Obasanjo laments criminal infiltration of traditional institutions
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized Nigeria’s traditional institutions, alleging that criminals, drug addicts, and kidnappers now occupy royal thrones. He made the remarks in one of his books released for his 88th birthday.
3. NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in prayer beads, local shoes
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized cocaine concealed inside prayer beads and locally made shoes. The suspects were caught attempting to smuggle the drugs to the Holy Land.
4. Military kills 31 bandits in Katsina operations
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have eliminated 31 bandits in Katsina State. Among those neutralized was a notorious commander known as Dogo. The troops also seized seven motorcycles from the criminals.
5. Police foil kidnapping attempt on Kogi highway
The Kogi State Police Command says officers from the Police Mobile Force foiled an attempted abduction of travelers along the Kabba-Ayere road. The operation prevented the kidnappers from executing their plan.
6. Police rescue four kidnap victims, kill seven criminals in Abia, Nasarawa
Police operatives in Abia and Nasarawa states have rescued four kidnap victims and killed seven criminals, including a notorious kingpin known as ‘Honor.’ Several weapons were also recovered in the operations.
7. House of Reps recovers N28.7bn from oil firms
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has recovered N28.7 billion from two oil companies owing the Federation Account. The Green Chamber’s spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, confirmed the recovery.
8. Atiku backs NYSC member over viral video on Tinubu’s government
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voiced support for NYSC member Ushie Uguamaye, who claimed she received threats after criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku praised her as a symbol of political engagement.
9. Adamawa police arrest two for murdering 10-year-old Almajiri boy
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the killing of a 10-year-old Almajiri boy in Jada LGA. The state police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed their arrest.
10. Police inspector dies by suicide at Ogun ceramics company
A police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State. Another officer discovered his body upon returning from an assignment in Lagos.
